Nigerian-Born Activist Launches UK-Registered Cancer Centre to Tackle Silent Epidemic
- Over 125,000 new cancer cases and 70,000 deaths are reported annually, highlighting the need for awareness and education.
- Ngogbehei Cancer Centre launched a new branch in the United Kingdom to foster an innovative grassroots strategy to reach vulnerable populations and promote cancer prevention and care
- NCC sends a powerful message to healthcare professionals on advancing cancer awareness and care in Nigeria
A Nigerian-based non-governmental organisation focused on cancer and deadly disease awareness, Ngogbehei Cancer Centre, has officially launched a new branch in the United Kingdom to promote community-based care and address Nigeria's growing cancer burden.
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Registered as a non-profit organisation in the UK, the centre was founded by a Nigerian health advocate, Innocent Marcel Ngogbehei.
As cancer becomes an increasingly major health threat in Nigeria, NCC is taking a community-driven approach to combat the disease, focusing on awareness and education rather than traditional hospital-based care.
“Most Nigerians battling cancer don’t know they have it until it’s too late. Our health systems aren’t built for prevention. That’s where we come in”, said Ngogbehei.
Nigeria faces a growing cancer crisis, with the World Health Organisation reporting over 125,000 new cases and 70,000 deaths annually, largely due to late detection and inadequate healthcare access."
Women are vastly affected by breast and cervical cancers in Nigeria, with alarmingly low rates of clinical breast exams, screenings, and HPV vaccinations. Fewer women have received a clinical breast exam.
In response, NCC is deploying an innovative grassroots approach designed to reach the most vulnerable populations.
Although legally registered in the UK, a move designed to enhance credibility, attract international support, and build partnerships, the NCC remains firmly rooted in Nigeria.
“Registering in the UK opens doors, but the work is in Nigeria in the villages, schools, churches, and marketplaces where cancer awareness is still dangerously low”, Ngogbehei said.
NCC called on healthcare professionals to participate in the mobile outreach and educational efforts, to support its mission in engineering a clinical programme.
“This is not just a project. It’s a promise to make cancer prevention and care a right, not a privilege, for every Nigerian,” Ngogbehei added.
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Survivor speaks on how she fought cancer
Legit.ng previously reported that Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, disclosed that eliminating starchy foods played a crucial role in her surviving breast cancer.
In a social media post on February 5, marking World Cancer Day, Anyanwu-Akeredolu described her cancer journey as a 'mixed grill of triumph and lately of grief', emphasising how lifestyle changes, research, and medical intervention contributed to her survival.
Reality TV star opens up about her cancer diagnosis
Legit.ng also reported that a Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) reality TV star, Faith Morey, recently evoked emotions from many Nigerians after she made a revelation about her health challenges.
Faith, who addressed an alleged relationship with actress Iyabo Ojo's lover and music executive Paulo, revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer.
The reality star made this known while speaking on the "Tea With Tay" podcast, as she disclosed how she felt after the doctor informed her of her diagnosis.
Faith disclosed that her son was her major concern at the time, as she wondered what she would be remembered for.
Source: Legit.ng
